Salman, the key operative, confessed to liaising with Masad, a Pakistani from Nimala village, for half a year. Introduced via village kin Rahim Khan, who is reportedly Masad’s relative, Salman fell prey to promises of easy cash during tough times. He was schooled in dead drops: stashing or fetching packages at GPS-marked sites near the border.

As per ADG Crime Dinesh M.N., communications flowed via WhatsApp voice notes sharing locations—typically barren stretches or solitary trees by the frontier. On April 4, Salman dug up five drug packets 250 meters inside Indian territory, sealed in yellow bags underground.

He admitted prior runs, like delivering a long-buried packet and claiming hidden cash rewards at other spots. Bank deposits or buried money served as payments. The racket, active for years, ensured anonymity: no face-to-face meets, instant data wipes after jobs.

Probing Salman’s phone and transactions continues, with Rahim Khan hunted down. The network’s scope extends to arms and explosives smuggling, prompting multi-agency mobilization including ATS, AGTF, and intel units.

Fresh raids in Barmer have netted suspects; teams hunt potential weapon hideouts. With digital trails lighting the way, authorities anticipate dismantling the full operation soon, fortifying border security against such insidious threats.